AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2026·6 min readWearable Sensors to Detect Early Autism Signs in InfancyA $3.1M NIH grant supports a new study into wearable technology that tracks infant movement to predict autism and developmental delays.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2026·8 min readStudy Links Sterol-Inhibiting Drugs to Autism RiskAstudy of 6 million births links common medications that inhibit cholesterol synthesis, including certain antidepressants and beta-blockers—to a 1.47-fold increased risk of autism.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 14, 2026·9 min readMinibrains Reveal Personalized Paths for Rett SyndromeNeuroscientists used 3D "minibrains" to discover that different Rett syndrome mutations cause distinct brain abnormalities. The study reveals that personalized treatments, tailored to specific genetic mutations, are necessary for the disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·April 1, 2026·7 min read70% of Americans Unaware of Autism Brain DonationA new survey reveals that 70% of Americans are unaware of postmortem brain donation, despite overwhelming support for autism research. The findings highlight a critical need for education on how brain tissue advances the study of neurodevelopmental conditions.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 9, 2026·7 min readNew Technology Unlocks More Autism Gene VarientsScientists use a new "long-read" technology to find the hidden genetic mutations behind autism that traditional tests missed.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 4, 2026·9 min readMolecular Chain Reaction Behind Autism IdentifiedScientists identify a specific chemical process where nitric oxide disables the brain's "brakes," sending a key autism-linked growth pathway into overdrive.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 3, 2026·8 min readAutism and Parkinson’s Share a Hidden Neural DefectNew research reveals that young adults with autism show brain scan abnormalities typically found in Parkinson’s patients, offering a new path for early prevention.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 28, 2026·8 min readWhy Your Brain Gets Sharper After AdolescenceScientists discover that the adult brain proactiveley remodels its "sensory filter" to achieve high-definition perception, overturning decades of fixed-circuit theory.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2026·10 min readOveractive MicroRNA Triggers Leaky Brain in Rett SyndromeIt’s not just the neurons. Scientists discover that Rett syndrome causes the brain’s "plumbing" to leak, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and hijacking neural activity.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2026·8 min readPredicting Autism Traits Through Infant SleepQuiet isn't always enough. Scientists discover that babies with sensory sensitivity stay "tethered" to the outside world, resulting in shallower, less restorative sleep.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 18, 2026·9 min readMapping Technology Reveals the Brain’s Secret Protein FactoriesDNA is just the beginning. A new mapping technology reveals that brain cells produce proteins at wildly different rates, providing a missing link in our understanding of neurological disease.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·February 12, 2026·8 min readIs Nighttime Heat A New Hidden Risk Factor for Autism?New research suggests that nighttime heat during pregnancy is a secret risk factor for autism. By tracking thousands of pregnancies, scientists discovered that extreme overnight temperatures during key developmental windows can significantly increase the likelihood of a diagnosis.Read More
